This new method uses induced pluripotent stem cells, derived from a patient’s own skin or blood cells, to replace neurons in the brain lost in Parkinson’s disease.
A team of scientists from Scripps Research and Cardiff University have discovered a new stem cell-based approach called autologous therapy for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease. This new method uses induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) derived from … + more
They identify a dozen neurotoxic pesticides for humans.
Although environmental factors such as pesticide exposure have long been associated with Parkinson’s disease, determining which pesticides may increase the risk of a neurodegenerative disorder has so far been difficult. + read more
New genetic signatures of AMD identified, stimulating treatment of the disease
Researchers have discovered new genetic traits for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) that could help improve diagnosis and treatment of the disease. + read more
The mechanisms of transition of intestinal stem cells from a fetus to an adult are described.
The transcriptional activity of the YAP protein has been identified as a major regulator of the state of the immature fetus. + read more
They identify a possible genetic variant that causes ALS in some patients.
There is evidence that dysfunction of a protein known as “fusion sarcoma” plays a key role in the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. + read more
Models for the treatment of vision pathologies with stem cells are developing
The synaptic tracing system makes it possible to evaluate connections between retinal neurons in culture. + read more
Nanofiber hydrogel with stem cells to fight Crohn’s disease
A stem cell-filled hydrogel of nanofibers has been developed that, when tested in mice, has shown significant success in the treatment of perianal fistula (PAF). + read more